Textured polyester yarn imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported textured polyester yarn worth $101.5 million (58.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 28% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $101.5M | 58.2K t |
| 2023 | $79.1M | 46.1K t |
| 2022 | $74.6M | 39.2K t |
| 2021 | $75.1M | 38.7K t |
| 2020 | $43.4M | 27.5K t |
| 2019 | $54.9M | 31.9K t |
| 2018 | $48.4M | 26.4K t |
| 2017 | $34.6M | 20.8K t |
Where Morocco imports textured polyester yarn from
Most of the value came from China (45%), India (33%), Turkey (9%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+252% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $45.8M | 45% |
| India | $33.4M | 33% |
| Turkey | $8.9M | 8.7% |
| Indonesia | $3.7M | 3.6% |
| Spain | $2.9M | 2.9% |
| Thailand | $2.1M | 2% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 1.2% |
| United States | $989K | 1% |
| Egypt | $873K | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $586K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.74 per kg, close to the world average of $1.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Textured polyester yarn exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported textured polyester yarn worth $9.5 million (3.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Spain (48%), Portugal (30%), Tunisia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco textured polyester yarn imports (HS 5402.33): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 5402.33: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of polyesters, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of textured polyester yarn imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported textured polyester yarn worth $101.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 58.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 174 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply textured polyester yarn to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($45.8 million), followed by India (33%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 261% on the year.
What is the average import price of textured polyester yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.74 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of textured polyester yarn to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.6 million in 2017 to $101.5 million in 2024, an increase of 194%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $63.9 million a year.
Does Morocco also export textured polyester yarn?
Yes. Morocco exported $9.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Portugal and Tunisia. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $92.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for textured polyester yarn?
The HS code for textured polyester yarn is subheading 5402.33. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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